How to get rid of or prevent razor Burn and bumps?
Sara P.
A dermatologist based in Canada.
Overview
Shaving is a quick way to get rid of unwanted hair. It is also known to leave areas of irritated and inflamed skin known as razor burns or bumps known as ingrown hairs. It can happen anywhere you shave, from legs to underarms.
With improper preparation for shaving, burns and warts appear, which irritate the lower layer of the skin every time it is shaved.
What are razor burns?
Razor burn is a less serious condition caused by shaving, characterized by mild to moderate redness and irritation at the surface of the skin. This causes red bumps or a rash in areas that have been shaved and usually lasts for several days.
How is it different from razor bumps?
Shave bumps usually appear as a tender red rash after shaving.It leaves behind itchy, painful, puss-filled bumps on the skin as the hair starts to grow back.
How to get rid of shaving burns and bumps?
Exfoliating
Exfoliating once or twice a week can also prevent razor burn by removing dry skin that can cause irritation after shaving.
Moisturizing
Moisturizing the skin immediately after shaving will effectively minimize any discomfort associated with skin burns or razor irritation. Even if you don't see burns or red pimples after shaving, applying a cool, damp towel can still soothe your skin and make shaving more enjoyable.
Calendula cream
Calendula cream is a herbal remedy based on calendula flowers. It is used to reduce inflammation, heal rashes, and speed up wound healing.
Gel calming
By using a gel calming based in plant derived Pseudo hyaluronate acid can treat irritated or inflamed skin and healing burns immédiatly after shaving.
HiSqin™ Gotu Kola Calming Gel
This Seaweed-based soothing gel provides the ultimate hydration while calming botanicals tend to sensitive or irritated skin.
May be used daily or nightly as a moisturizer or as a post treatment on irritated or inflamed skin.
How to prevent shaving burns?
Rinsing razor during shaving
Using a razor clogged with hair, soap, or shaving cream can also cause razor burns, so get in the habit of rinsing your shaver frequently during shaving.
Use a shaving cream
For best results, use a shaving cream or softening gel to reduce friction and create a protective barrier between your skin and the shaver. Shaving cream and gel coat hair and improve razor glide over skin, minimizing possible skin irritation.
Shave in showering
It may be tempting to shave dry when you're pressed for time, but you'll greatly reduce the chance of razor burn if you shave in or after showering while your skin and hair are still damp.
Shaving oil
For an all-natural smoothing shave oil, try homemade coconut oil-based shaving cream with peppermint essential oil for a soothing and refreshing post-shave experience. The use of high-quality oils before and after shaving will significantly reduce the trauma of the skin during shaving.
Don’t pull the skin
Never pull or stretch the skin while shaving, and never tear the hair inside the ridge of the razor. Both can lead to the appearance of new irregularities and the deterioration of existing ones.
Takeaway
Ever since a man or woman takes a razor, burns and bumps or pimples after shaving are common, especially for people with sensitive skin. If you have very sensitive skin, the rash can also turn into pimples after shaving . This can happen for many reasons: you have sore skin from too many razor cuts, bacteria from your razor has infected your skin, or you just have sensitive skin.
By taking prevention and trying home remedies you can prevent razor burns or bumps. But if a razor burns or bumps is a problem for you even after you've taking prevention ,you should contact your doctor.
DISCLAIMER Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice.
